MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in zone A not contained within 10mm diameter (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working MIRROR REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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YG62 VSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 VSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YG62 VSV registered?
YG62 VSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
Is YG62 VSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG62 VSV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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